Finding Gomantak Cuisine In Dadar Mumbai

A typical Goan is characterized by his unhurried attitude, especially when it comes to cooking. A Goan loves his ‘nistyache‘ (seafood), enjoyed on a daily basis, and afterward, the afternoon is spent in siesta. If you’re visiting Dadar don’t miss out on the tradition; it’s easy to find Goan and Malwani seafood restaurants and shacks.We list some of the best here.

1. Gomantak

Restaurant, Indian, Vegetarian

Gomantak is a legendary restaurant here, evident in the long queues outside on a Sunday afternoon that snake behind the Plaza bus stop. The people are patient even when the wait is 30-45 minutes, waiting just to sample their Malwani fare, known for taste and quality without burning a hole in the pocket. The casual dining experience also includes the AC and non-AC sections; consider yourself lucky if you’re able to grab a place in the AC section at the last moment.

2. Sindhudurg

Sindhudurg

The best way to enjoy Malwani fried fish is to order it hot off the tava and have it immediately. Sindhudurg has prices that are a tad higher, but the food never disappoints. It is tucked in the interior lanes of Dadar closer to the Sena Bhavan area. The Gawthi chicken is a must-try, its flavor brought out by slow cooking it in Malwani masala and coconut-based gravy.

Sindhudurg, Sita Building, RK Vaidya Road, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, +91 22 2430 1610

Seafood thali with vade, Sindhudurg | © Zomato

Chaitanya

Chaitanya is the sister restaurant of its namesake in Malwan and started out at its Dadar location opposite the HP Petrol Pump near Aaswad with only two tables. It is still small and still offers value for money when it comes to seafood. It also tops the list for go-to home delivery places when one is looking for Malwani food in Dadar. The best thing to order on the menu is a thali, which comes with a fried fish. They serve a variety of accompaniments such as thali, and puffed ‘vadas,’ bhakris (rotis) of three different types, ghavne (resembles a soft dosa), and amboli (resembles appam), all of which pair really well with coconut-based gravies. Special mention should be given to the ‘Vajri Masala’ on the menu, which is dried blood cooked in spice gravy. Not many restaurants offer this, as it’s a culinary feat to pull off. The boldness of including this item on the menu requires equal daring to eat it, as it is certainly not for the faint-hearted.
Rd Number 4, Hindu Colony, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400014 +91 96733 35882

3. Sachin

Sachin

Sachin has been serving generations of patrons, with the older population having dined there at least once in their lifetime. The best part of their menu is the thali that easily becomes a meal for two when ordered with extra sides of chapati or rice. The seafood platter is the best choice for larger groups and a way to sample all the seafood varieties on the menu such as pomfret, prawns, mandeli, surmai and bombil (Bombay duck).

Sachin, Gokhale Rd, Chandrakant Dhuru Wadi, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, +91 22 2446 6625

Hotel Sachin | © Zomato

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.